Bird Food & Treats — Balanced Nutrition for Parrots, Budgies, Cockatiels, Finches & More

Feed better, train easier and keep beaks busy. Curated by Canine & Co for South African homes, this collection brings together complete pellets, quality seed mixes by species, lorikeet nectars, foraging treats and calcium supports—so you can build a simple, healthy routine for companion birds.

What you’ll find

• Pelleted diets: Balanced nutrition for parrots, budgies (parakeets), cockatiels, lovebirds, conures, amazons and African greys.
• Seed mixes (species-appropriate): Clean, well-graded blends for finches/canaries, budgies & cockatiels—great as part of a varied plan.
• Lorikeet & nectar feeds: Formulas for nectar-eating birds (e.g., lorikeets/lories); fruit-forward toppers.
• Treats & training rewards: Millet sprays, small nuts (unsalted), fruit bites and crunchy foraging bits.
• Soak & sprout mixes: High-variety seed/legume blends for fresh enrichment days.
• Minerals & calcium: Cuttlebone, mineral blocks and iodine bells to support beak and feather quality.
• Vitamins (as needed): Add-ons for seed-heavy plans or during moulting/breeding (follow labels).

Pick by bird

• Budgies & Cockatiels: Pellet base + measured species seed mix; millet spray as an occasional training treat; add leafy greens/veg.
• Conures, Amazons & African Greys: Pellets as the main diet (≈60–70%); seeds/nuts as small rewards; daily greens & veg.
• Lovebirds: Pellet base with some small seeds; rotate veg/greens; tiny nut pieces for training.
• Finches & Canaries: Quality seed mix + fresh greens; consider egg food during moult/breeding; soluble grit only if advised.
• Lorikeets/Lories: Specialised nectar diets + fresh fruit/veg; avoid standard seed mixes.

Feeding tips

• Fresh water daily (change at least once); wash bowls well.
• Forage, don’t binge: Use treat sticks, puzzles and scatter-foraging to make meals last.
• Portion smart: Follow pack guides; adjust for species, age and activity; keep weight lean.
• Fresh foods: Offer veg/greens most days; remove perishables after 2–4 hours.
• Training treats: Use tiny pieces (millet, sunflower kernels, pine nuts) so rewards don’t unbalance the diet.

Switching to pellets (gentle conversion)

• Mix pellets into the usual diet, increasing gradually over 10–14 days.
• Offer pellets first thing in the morning when appetite is highest; keep sessions upbeat and brief.
• Warm a few pellets slightly or crumble over favourite veg to boost aroma/acceptance.

Storage & hygiene

• Keep food cool, dry and sealed; check dates; discard musty or damp feed.
• Freeze seed for 24–48 h before storage to discourage pantry moths; thaw sealed to avoid condensation.
• Sprouting: rinse thoroughly, sanitise as directed and feed only fresh, sweet-smelling sprouts.

Foods to avoid (toxic/unsafe)

• Avocado, chocolate, alcohol, caffeine
• Onion/garlic, very salty/sugary or fatty foods, xylitol
• Grit for parrots (not needed and can be harmful). Finches/canaries may use soluble grit only if recommended.

When to see an avian vet

• Rapid weight loss, fluffed-up posture, reduced appetite, changes in droppings or laboured breathing.
• Beak or nail overgrowth, feather picking, persistent vomiting or foul odour from the beak.

Use filters to choose by species, format and price. Order bird food & treats online for fast delivery anywhere in South Africa— and build a varied, foraging-friendly diet your bird will thrive on.